Unsweetened cocoa powder market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for unsweetened cocoa powder in Poland increased from 26 138 t in 2018 to 27 298 t in 2019, before a slight contraction to 26 686 t in 2020.

By 2023 and 2024, the market was influenced by a sharp rise in global cocoa prices due to extreme weather in West Africa limiting supply, which drove up the import value from $77.1 million in 2023 to $106 million in 2024. Concurrently, growing Polish consumer demand for premium and Fairtrade-certified cocoa products supported the physical import volume, which rose from 23 104 t to 24 737 t over the same period.

Production unsweetened cocoa powder in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Poland's unsweetened cocoa powder production was valued at 11 161 thousand US dollars, marking a 5.5% year-over-year increase. However, looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production actually decreased by 5.2%, which translates to an average annual decline of 1.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 10 583 thousand US dollars, while the peak occurred in 2018 with 12 847 thousand US dollars. The most significant drop happened in 2019, falling by 17.6%, whereas the largest increase was in 2018, rising by 9.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Poland in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Poland's unsweetened cocoa powder production volume continued its downward trend for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 4 705 tonnes, reflecting a substantial year-over-year decline of 16.2%. The highest production volume was achieved in 2018 at 6 102 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 30.5% during that period.

Annual dynamics of production in Poland in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports unsweetened cocoa powder from Poland

Exports in kind, t

Poland's unsweetened cocoa powder export volume fell for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 1 893 tonnes, representing a sharp year-over-year decrease of 28.3%. Over the four-year span from 2017 to 2020, exports dropped by 12.6%, averaging an annual decline of 4.4%. The peak export volume was recorded in 2018 at 3 103 tonnes, which also experienced the largest increase of 43.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Russia, Romania, and Czechia were the top buyers of unsweetened cocoa powder from Poland, accounting for 30.7%, 13.6%, and 10.3% of exports in volume, respectively. Together, these three markets represented 54.6% of Poland's total exports in kind.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Poland in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Poland's cross-border shipments of unsweetened cocoa powder declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports were valued at 5 301 thousand US dollars, down 12.9% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 11.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.9%. The highest export value was recorded in 2018 at 7 179 thousand US dollars. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, falling by 15.2%, while the largest increase was in 2018, rising by 20.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

During 2017-2020, Poland's unsweetened cocoa powder exports were distributed across various markets. Even the largest destinations—Russia, Romania, and Czechia—collectively accounted for only 49.4% of total exports in value terms, indicating a relatively diversified export structure.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Poland in value, 2017-2020

Imports unsweetened cocoa powder to Poland

Imports in kind, t

Following two years of growth, Poland's imports of unsweetened cocoa powder declined. In 2020, imports totaled 23 874 tonnes, a slight decrease of 1.9% year-over-year. However, from 2017 to 2020, imports overall increased by 16.9%, averaging an annual growth rate of 5.3%. The peak import volume was in 2019 at 24 325 tonnes. The largest increase occurred in 2018, rising by 13.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in kind, 2017-2020, t

In the period from 2017 to 2020, Germany and the Netherlands dominated Poland's imports of unsweetened cocoa powder in volume, together accounting for 80.5% of total flows. Other countries contributed smaller individual shares.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Poland in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

After a two-year uptick, Poland's imports of unsweetened cocoa powder declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 61 576 thousand US dollars, which is 1.3% lower than the previous year. The highest import value was recorded in 2019 at 62 388 thousand US dollars. The largest increase took place in 2018, rising by 2.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Poland's import structure in value terms was highly concentrated, with Germany and the Netherlands together accounting for 82.6% of total flows. Other trading partners made up the remaining share.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Poland in value, 2017-2020